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The Perez Family (1995): Cast & Box Office

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The Perez Family is a 1995 romantic drama starring Alfred Molina as Juan Raul Perez, Anjelica Huston and Trini Alvarado. It runs 1 hour 53 minutes and earned $2.8 million worldwide on a $11 million budget.

worldwide gross
$2.8M
budget
$11M
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The Perez Family (1995) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 53m (113 min)
Genres
Drama , Romance , Comedy
Original language
English
Budget
$11M
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Perez Family About?

The premise of The Perez Family without spoilers.

During the Mariel boat lift that sent Cuban refugees to the United States, an immigration clerk mistakenly records dissident Juan Raul Perez as married to Dorita Evita Perez. Both eager to emigrate, they pretend to be a couple and soon fall for each other, but Juan’s long‑absent wife, Carmela, returns, testing their love and hopes for a new life.

The Perez Family Themes & Keywords

· 50 tags
  • cleavage
  • husband wife estrangement
  • reference to fidel castro
  • sugar cane plantation
  • agricultural workers
  • boat lift
  • sports arena
  • mother daughter relationship
  • brother sister relationship
  • broken arm
  • bare chested male
  • nightmares
+38 more
  • security alarm
  • guard dog
  • disco dancing
  • church
  • posing as a family
  • brother in law brother in law relationship
  • target range
  • boy killed
  • concert
  • husband wife reunion
  • husband wife separation
  • romantic reunion
  • father daughter reunion
  • male frontal nudity
  • male nudity
  • male rear nudity
  • naked old man
  • running naked
  • old man nudity
  • brief male frontal nudity
  • pubic hair
  • male pubic hair
  • male full frontal nudity
  • woman in a bathtub
  • brief female nudity
  • black panties
  • bra and panties
  • woman taking a shower
  • pretending to be husband and wife
  • murder
  • scattering rose petals
  • older man younger woman relationship
  • man fondling woman's breasts
  • female director
  • female filmmaker
  • live action
  • woman puts on a stocking
  • accidental damage
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Cast & crew

The Perez Family Cast & Characters

Alfred Molina leads the cast as Juan Raul Perez, with Anjelica Huston as Carmela Perez and Trini Alvarado as Teresa Perez.

Also Starring in The Perez Family

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Box office

The Perez Family Box Office & Budget

The Perez Family grossed $2.8 million worldwide on a $11 million budget, 26% of what it cost.

1995 box office

Worldwide gross

$2.8M

26% of its budget back

US & Canada
$2.8M
Budget
$11M
Videos

The Perez Family Trailers & Videos

The trailer of The Perez Family.

The Perez Family Trailer
Cars

Cars in The Perez Family

42 cars on screen, including the 1976 Cadillac Seville and the 1983 Ford LTD Crown Victoria.

All 42 cars
  • 1976 Cadillac Seville in The Perez Family 1976 Cadillac Seville Important role
  • 1983 Ford LTD Crown Victoria in The Perez Family 1983 Ford LTD Crown Victoria Important role
  • 1977 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham in The Perez Family 1977 Cadillac Fleetwood Brougham Minor role
  • 1979 Chevrolet Impala Wagon in The Perez Family 1979 Chevrolet Impala Wagon Minor role
Details

The Perez Family Also Known As

13 alternative titles, including “Cuando salí de Cuba” and “Wiedersehen in Miami”.

Also known as
  • Cuando salí de Cuba
  • Wiedersehen in Miami
  • 男人最疼
  • 佩雷斯一家
  • La famiglia Perez
  • דוטי פרז מחפשת אהבה
  • Die Perez Familie
  • Родина Перез
  • Семейство Перес
  • La famille Perez
  • Tudo Por Um Sonho
  • Семья Перес
+1 more
  • 旧爱新欢一家亲

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FAQ

The Perez Family FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast, box office and post-credit scenes of The Perez Family, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Perez Family?

The Perez Family runs 1 hour 53 minutes (113 minutes).

When was The Perez Family released?

The Perez Family was released on May 12, 1995.

Who is in the cast of The Perez Family?

The Perez Family stars Alfred Molina as Juan Raul Perez, Anjelica Huston as Carmela Perez and Trini Alvarado as Teresa Perez, among 25 credited actors.

How much did The Perez Family make at the box office?

The Perez Family grossed $2.8 million worldwide on a budget of $11 million.

Does The Perez Family have a post-credit scene?

No. The Perez Family has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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